Indiana Surgical Specialists v. Griffin

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Indiana Surgical Services (“Indiana Surgical”) appeals the small claims court’s decision that the earnings Helen Griffin received as an independent contractor for MDS Courier Services (“MDS”) could not be garnished. Although Griffin was an independent contractor, she received periodic payments for her personal services, which payments were earnings that could be garnished.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In March 2001, Indiana Surgical obtained a default judgment against Griffin. In 2005, Indiana Surgical learned Griffin worked for MDS. It filed a motion for…